Maria’s three sons; Aziman Maria Mohd Yunus, 22, Azumin Mohd Yunus,23 and Azemi Maria Mohd Yunus also gave a speech, reminiscing their mother’s funny quirks, expressing how they yearn to see her again.

The event ended around 11.20pm with the recital of an Islamic prayer for Maria, other activists and the people at large.

Maria, 60, was detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Act 747) Sosma on the eve of the Bersih 5.0 rally, held in the federal capital last Saturday.

On November 22, she filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court, seeking her immediate release from the detention. The court has set November 29 to hear the application.